We are complete opposites. I love flying, everything about it. Oh wait, NOT everything. I hate fighting the airports and security, but everything else astounds me. I always am trying to figure out, how in the hell did we get there so fast!? It amazes me to no end. I've flown my whole life, being my first flight when I was only a few months old.

Ash:
I LIKE security, gives me more time BEFORE I
have to board that over grown Vulture. Hahahahaha.
Thanks for reading.
funnyman

You're not alone in your thinking. I'm petrified to fly and will never do it UNLESS its a matter of life or death. So far.....so good!! If I can't reach my destination by car/train/boat.....I ain't goin'!!! And THEN I question train or boat as well...


....dani

Dani:
I hear ya. I fly a lot. You would think
that I would be used to it by now but NOPE!!!!!
Thanks for reading.
funnyman

tranquilizers can do wonders for calming those nerves. lol
my sister has a phobia of flying also, so she just doesn't.
i applaud you for getting past your fears and getting on the plane.
good post.

Vestiges:
Usually I have no choice, it's for business.
If I can drive, believe me, I DO!!!!!
Hahahahaha.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
funnyman

thats so unfortunate! I love flying. I mean if I overthink it and think about whats actually happening I prolly would freak out.I love being able to look at everything from a differnt angle its just so nice and pretty.I hope you get over your fear one day =]

-mel

Melissalyn:
Believe me, I'd really like to. I've
tried everything from positive mind thoughts
to seditaves.....Nadda......Thanks for stopping by.
Nice having you here. Stop on by again.
funnyman

I have never flown and I don't think I ever will......

Ah who knows......You might like it, thousands do.
I am just not one of them. Hey Monica, thanks for
stoppin' by. Always nice having you here.
funnyman

Mr. JT Funnyman,

This is the FUNNIEST, BEST piece of comedic writing I've read in a long time! And why? Because it's all true! Great job!! I, too, am PETRIFIED of flying! Another thing we have in common :) I usually check out the pilots before we take off in the waiting area and want to interrogate them on what they did last night, ask them how much stress they're under at the moment, how much sleep they got the night before and how much they drank that morning!!! Tag team funnies! LOL!

El:
Thank you very much. I enjoyed writing it.
Sometimes the truth is funnier than fiction.
Hmmmmm, now you've given me other ideas to check out,
THANKS. Hahahahahahahaha.
Thanks for reading.
funnyman

Just trying to help :) lol! I'm flying to Troy, NY next week, wish me luck :/

Thanks.... :)) Good Luck.
funnyman

I loved to fly when I had my parents on either side - felt safe - could have fun - bloody hate it now

Puck:
I hear ya. I travel quite a bit and you would
think I would be used to it by now but NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Hey, thanks for reading.
funnyman

Flying used to totally freak me out, but not so much anymore. When I realized, for me, it was a control issue brought on by not being allowed to cozy up to the pilot and assist in flying the plane I was able to relax and release my fear of flying into the jet stream. Our lives are predestined and when our time comes to move on to another sphere (whether we are air borne or with feet firmly planted on the ground) we will. When I think of all the fun times and precious memories that came from boarding a plane to a faraway destination it was all worth walking through the fear and anxiety. Peace To You Funnyman.

CD:
You Know I believe in predestination, It's just that
I hate to think dropping out of the sky to end my days
being a pleasant thought ya know????
I love having you here. Come by and see me again sometime soon.
funnyman

I knoooooowww... I wince my eyes during the first 15 minutes of take off and at landing time.. and forget turbulence! ACK! Can we say solid white knuckles?! I pray before take off and thank God afterward.. I know, I know, I know - a million times over.. just saying :)

Heh.. back on the ground now - Hey funnyman! Hope you're doing great! xx

AND I'm waiting to get beamed instead too.. :D

Lola:
I hear ya....Sounds like you and I are kindred
spirits on this one, Hahahahaha.
funnyman
:-)

I can't count how many times I've flown, but I always feel the same way you do. I've walked away from car accidents. Plural. How many people can say the same thing about plane crashes?

Firewater:
Amen!!!!! Couldn't have said it better myself.
Thanks......
funnyman

I don't dwell on the possibility of a fatal airplane crash any more than I obsess over fatal car accidents or being struck by lightening... BUT, I am insanely claustrophobic...so, I feel your pain and wish you well :-)

FF:
See, we all have our demons. Thanks for the support here.
funnyman

FM I have been flying for 49 years now, WTF man. Get on the damn plane, drink a few drinks and go to sleep, and if you get to join the 30,000 feet club with your wife hell who gives a shit if the plane crashes.

D:
*Raises hand*
I DO!!!!!!!
Dropping 30,000 feet to die is not MY version of a happy
death. Let me be in bed screwing my ASS OFF, THEN, I can
die a happy man. Hahahahahaha.

Hey D, nice seeing ya. Hope things are going well with you
and yours.
funnyman

My Mum used to sit and stare up at the sky. I would ask her what she was looking at and she would reply 'That big silver tube, floating across the sky. Lots of people sitting in seats drinking tea and reading books as they fly through the air. Now what would my granny think if I told her that?' And she was absolutely right!

E:
Thanks for reading me and being my friend.
You are one of the women I KNOW I will eventually meet.
Always good having you here. You're a good friend E.
funnyman

I have never flown, nor do i care to, but if the occasion ever arises that your flying vulture is taking that nose dive into the ground, they will always tell you about getting into that certain position, well, that's there way of telling you to kiss your ass GOOD-BYE!

Ya I know right? Like why even bother telling me about
wearin' a seatbelt, it AIN'T gonna save my ASS from a
30,000 foot fall. Hahahahahaha.
funnyman

I hate flying too, My wings Ache!.

Do I hear a drum roll here???????
Hahahahahaha.
funnyman

I dont mind flying...and for you...I'll hold ur hand...OK????

DP:
Hmmmmmmmmm, I like that idea, your on...
funnyman

I love to fly. My favorite part is when the plane leaps into the air (it's an incredible sense of freedom, like a dog being unchained for the 1st time), not as fond of landing (it actually scares me but, no worse than the big drop on a roller-coaster). I've had a couple really bad landings but not dead so they can't be as bad as it gets LoL. It's weird because your logic would lend towards flying ultra-lights as they're less than a ton possess very little steel, and you are the pilot plus some will glide to a landing in ideal conditions; but flying an ultra-light is actually every bit as dangerous as driving in rush hour during a hail storm with freezing rain less than 5 miles from home.

The ultra light is a good idea because at least there,
I am the one who would be in control.
:-)
funnyman

Isn't is odd how we people feel control no matter how little = safety.

Ya know, you are right Munkyman. That
is absolutely a true statement. Great observation.
funnyman

Sorry I am very late. I could not help but giggle at you. You know I have never flown and I am a dare devil and want to so bad, but everyone is different LOL. This was intresting:) Take care

Lana:
Just my gut reactions here. I really DO hate flying.
:-)
funnyman